In this week's Seagulls Weekly Podcast, we discuss all things Brighton & Hove Albion from Lewis Dunk's England debut to Jurgen Locadia's comments in Dutch media. With Dale Stephens suspended for Saturday's match with Leicester, we talk about who will come into the team and if there will be any other changes. Click on the video above to watch this week's podcast.HAVE YOU READ?Is Brighton & Hove Albion v Leicester City on TV, what's the team news, what are the odds?Fantasy football tips: Liverpool, Everton and Arsenal players among those to sign for Gameweek 13Penalty shoot-out controversy: Should this have been a goal?Here's the perfect Christmas present for Brighton & Hove Albion fans - Ian HartUndefeated heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury's coming to Sussex Chelsea join PL rivals in fight for Inter Milan defender and West Ham starlet wants Premier League stay - our latest Premier League live blog … [Read more...] about Seagulls Weekly Podcast: Lewis Dunk, Jurgen Locadia, Pascal Gross, Leicester City preview and more

One of the most influential backstage operators in tennis, the former world No. 63 Justin Gimelstob, has been arrested in Los Angeles for an alleged assault – a development that could have unpredictable consequences for the sport. As a player representative on the six-man ATP board, Gimelstob – who is 41 – might not seem to be a huge player in the way tennis is run. But he has a close relationship with player council head Novak Djokovic and is seen by many as a potential successor to ATP president Chris Kermode. According to court documents seen by the LA Times, venture capitalist Randall Kaplan has claimed that he was attacked on Halloween by a man dressed as a pilot from the movie Top Gun, while walking with his wife and child in west Los Angeles. Kaplan also claimed that he was struck 50 times, and left with “large contusions and bruises on my face” and alleged that the attack was connected with his own friendship with Gimelstob’s estranged wife … [Read more...] about Former tennis player and ATP board member Justin Gimelstob arrested for alleged Halloween assault

Joe Root is confident England can finish a difficult year for the Test team with a 3-0 series whitewash. The tourists, 2-0 up ahead of Friday's final Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo, will end 2018 ranked second in the world, regardless of the result at the Sinhalese Cricket Club. It would be a triumphant end to a year that started with captain Root being hospitalised after contracting a viral infection during a Sydney Test that ended with him asleep in the dressing room as Australia romped to an innings win and 4-0 Ashes series victory. Defeat in New Zealand followed, extending England’s winless run overseas to a record 13 Tests. But, after a drawn home series with Pakistan, things have taken an upward curve as India, ranked No1 in the world, were defeated 4-1 at home before this series win in Sri Lanka. “It’s been quite a journey for this group of players in the Test team,” said Root. “We did start in difficult circumstances and we weren’t playing … [Read more...] about Root wants Sri Lanka whitewash to end difficult year on a high

Paul Cook is an early frontrunner for the vacant Republic of Ireland job. The former Pompey boss is as short as 11/1 with some bookmakers to succeed Martin O’Neill, who departed his post on Wednesday following a dismal run of results. Roy Keane also left his role as assistant.Mick McCarthy is the even-money favourite to take charge of Eire for a second spell.But the bookies haven’t ruled out Cook clinching the job.Unibet and 888sport currently have the Wigan Athletic manager priced up as an 11/1 shot, while Skybet have him installed at 18/1.Cook, who guided Pompey to the League Two title in 2017, has strong links to the Emerald Isle.The Liverpudlian was previously in charge of Sligo Rovers, guiding them to a League Cup and two FAI Cups during his five-year spell. Should Cook be appointed Ireland boss, Blues winger Ronan Curtis could link up with him after making his Republic of Ireland debut last week. Harry Redknapp is … [Read more...] about Former Portsmouth boss in the frame for Republic of Ireland job

0 Have your say FORMER Pompey manager Harry Redknapp has revealed that a safari trip with Pompey’s FA Cup winning squad wasn’t all that popular with some of the players. Redknapp, who is currently starring in ITV’s I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, spoke to fellow contestant James McVey about the team’s visit to a South African safari. While the ex-Pompey boss seemed to enjoy the trip, he explained a few of the players were slightly less enthusiastic than him.READ MORE: Harry Redknapp named bookies favourite for I’m a Celebrity 2018He said: ‘That was a great team I had there. I had a team of African players and we went to South Africa on a safari.‘The guy in charge said to me we would be up at 5.30am – we had lovely coffee, cake and then on the Jeeps for 6am.READ MORE: This is how much Harry Redknapp is being paid for I’m a Celebrity 2018‘Then the players came up to … [Read more...] about Harry Redknapp spills the beans on Portsmouth’s FA Cup safari trip on I’m a Celebrity 2018